Financial Analyst

Job Description We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. Position Overview Finance strategically partners with operations to drive outstanding business results and enhance Ford’s industry leadership. In this role, you will contribute financial expertise that impacts all areas of our company, including planning, manufacturing, marketing and global distribution. Responsibilities The North America MP&L Forward Model Finance Analyst position works within the MP&L Controller’s Office. This role is central to tracking, analyzing and reporting the freight & duty cost associated with NA new model programs and powertrain studies for both NA production and NA Imports. This role serves as the go-to expert for MP&L encompassing cost per unit (CPU) for Vehicle Freight (Outbound), Material Freight (Inbound), External Warehouse, Duty/Custom, USMCA and Investment cost (Investment – material flow (MFE), Packaging and other investment (F&T) cost). Working collaboratively across operations, finance, MSAP and program teams, this position ensures accurate cost consolidation for all forward model studies, providing financial insight that directly informs program decision-making and business planning. Manage the end-to-end process for tracking, consolidating, and reporting all NA MP&L costs related to forward model studies. Provide analytical schedules showing walks for Job Last, Job One, and Present status to explain which costs are changing and why. Ensure accurate financial reporting of approved MP&L cost to the MSAP/Program teams. Prepare and submit forward model design & sourcing cost data to the MP&L finance team as part of the business plan cycle with alignment to the latest vehicle program assumptions. Develop detailed variance analysis and year-over-year explanations for forward model design & sourcing cost as part of the business plan cycle. Lead NA Pre-MPR meeting focused on MP&L forward Model costs. Develop and distribute meeting agenda to ensure productive discussion. Prepare and run the Pre-MPR meeting, ensuring the study MP&L POV deck is comprehensive and ready for review. Take meeting minutes and ensure follow-ups are known by the DRI. Serve as a key financial liaison between the MP&L operating team, MP&L finance team and MSAP/Program team. Collaborate with operations team on day-to-day matters, study issues, and the development of study cost to ensure alignment and support of study completion by due date. As the tariff environment has become more fluid, the Forward Model analyst helps to support incremental tariff work including understanding the various tariff types and how they impact Ford and supporting ad-hoc tariff assignments. Learn the Alteryx spreadbase model. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to develop positive working relationships with the MP&L operating team and other organizations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments. Ability to reassess and adapt schedule to changing priorities. High level of attention to detail and accuracy in financial data handling. Process improvement mindset; ability to implement new methods and ideas. Proficiency with MS Excel and willingness to learn new data modeling software (e.g., QlikView, Tableau). Benefits Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage. Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized backup child care and more. Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more. Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases. Tuition assistance. Established and active employee resource groups. Paid time off for individual and team community service. A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time. Salary Salary grade ranges: Grade 5: $56,400‑$94,900 Grade 6: $74,300‑$124,500 Grade 7: $86,600‑$144,900 Grade 8: $99,100‑$166,200 The final determination of salary grade will be based on the candidate’s skills and experience. Legal Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. This position is hybrid (onsite four days per week) for candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location or remote for non-local candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ford Credit